It was also the best finish for 36-year-old Ford, who won his tour card last November. He hit 67 on Sunday to finish with a score of 269.

Spaniards Jorge Campillo and Eduardo de la Riva and Dane Morten Orum Madsen were all tied in third place, eight shots adrift of the leaders.

Fisher is the 34th South African to win on the European Tour and his success on Sunday, March 8, maintained the country’s record of providing every winner of the East London tournament since its inception five years ago.